S A N T H A S R E E K A R I V.
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EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AND EXPOSURE International Workshop with ENSAP, Bordeaux February, 2020 | Hyderabad, India. Housing Development for Indian Railway staff.
International Exchange Program with ENSAP, Bordeaux
November, 2019 | Bordeaux, France. French-Indian Workshop Up-cycling Modernist Heritage - Good neighbors for Les-Aubiers.
International Workshop with Graz University of Technology, Austria(TU Graz) and Ketham’s Atelier and thinking hand NGO, India. April, 2019 | Hyderabad, India Architectural Utopias - Photobashing.
WORKSHOPS
ABOUT ME I’m Santha Sreekari, currently pursuing Bachelor of Architecture in Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine arts University, Hyderabad. This is my Architectural Design Portfolio consisting of selected works done as a part of academic projects and other interests during the course of 2016-2020. I look forward to understanding architecture to a wider perception and increase my professional skills.
Model making Workshop with ITM, Vadodara. March, 2019 | Gujarat. India. Deciphering 7 Buldings of 7 Masters.
Parametric Design Workshop by Parakraft at School of Planning and Architecture JNAFAU, Hyderabad. May, 2019 | Hyderabad, India.
COMPETITIONS AND SEMINARS Student Volunteer for AIAC at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, 2017. Participant for ANDC trophy, NASA 2018.
CRITICAL THINKING | PROBLEM SOLVING | ADAPTABLE | TEAMWORK | DETAIL ORIENTED | CREATIVE
Participant for Saint-Gobain, Transparence 2018. Hashtag Art Installation Competion, Vowels 2018.
D.O.B : 06/07/1999
A two day Conference on Smart Design in Heritage Precincts, Aspire 2019.
Email address : santha.sreekari@gmail.com Mobile no. : +91 8008723333
EDUCATION UNDER-GRADUATION Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine arts University | 2016-2021 | SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL Sri Chaitanya Junior College | 2014-2016 | HIGH SCHOOL Sri Aurobindo International School | 2008-2014 |
SKILLS Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketchbook Google Sketchup V-Ray(Basics) | Enscape | Twinmotion(Basics) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Microsoft Office Rhinocerous + Grasshopper(Basics) Hand Drafting | Model making | Sketching
LANGUAGES Telugu English Hindi
OTHER INTERESTS Travel, Sketching, Music, Model Making and Conceptual Product designing.
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CONTENTS
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CONVENTION CENTRE Assembly | Vernacular - Contemporary | Academic | Page 7
NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN - MALAKPET Residential | Collaboration | Academic | Page 17
KALYAANA MANDAPAM Assembly |Vernacular - Contemporary | Academic | Page 25
UNE NOUVELLE AUBIERS Mixed typology | Academic | Exchange Program | Page 31
BETWIXT Corridor Design | Competition | Page 39
MISCELLANEOUS Art | Models | Furniture Design | Page 43
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1. CONVENTION CENTRE
Assembly | Vernacular - Contemporary | Academic
Semester VI | 2019
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DESIGN BRIEF A Convention Centre is a facility established to conduct workshops, seminars, conferences on specific issues. The project is a proposal by the Government of telangana in collaboration with Multinational company in the new financial district of hyderabad. We were required to design a state of the art Convention Centre that facilitates national and international conventions, at the same time reflecting the vernacular character and incorporating local climatic parameters in the site provided.
Location : Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana.
SITE CONTEXT The site is located near a golf course close to the financial district and is accessible through the city’s inner ring road. As the area is sparsely developed with no major high rise structures the design was aimed to blend into the surrounding context.
CLIMATOLOGY FORM EVOLUTION • •
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Linear form Contour oriented approach
CONCEPTUALIZATION ◊ Design • Inspiration from Vernacular architectural features of India(Indo-Islamic Architecture) »» Courtyards »» Jali work »» Linear form »» Grid Layout »» Symmetry »» Arches
• Climate Responsive Design »» Oriented along NE - NW to maximize wind flow through the structure and placement of green pockets strategically to cool the breezes entering the structure. »» White structure to reduce heat gain.
• Zonal Division CONNECTIVITY
DAILY FOOTFALL
SPACES
Zonal Division ACCESSIBILITY
HIERARCHY
WORK DURATION
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FLOOR PLAN SCALE - 1:1000
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S.NO
SPACE
QUANTITY
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PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
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MULTI PURPOSE HALL
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OPEN BUFFET
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EXHIBITION HALL
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CONVENTION HALL
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CONFERENCE HALL
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RESTAURANT
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KITCHEN
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GENERATOR + AHU ROOM
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TOTAL SITE AREA
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA
1 Meter -1 & -1.5 Meters -2.5 Meters
51,250 SQ M
22,100 SQ M
SECTION A - A’
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VIEW OF THE COURTYARD NEAR THE ENTRANCE
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VIEW OF STEPPE
ED COURTYARD
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC VIEW
PATHWAY LEADING TO TO THE RESTAURANTS
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LAYOUT OF THE BLOCK SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE VIEWS
SOUTH ELEVATION 14
Abstract forms of traditional Indian garlands are used to decorate the Multi purpose halls giving it a grandeur feel. Tinted glass is used which when illuminated emits colourful light inside the multi-purpose halls as well as outside.
Semi covered open space outside the conference rooms which can be used for open buffet.
Areal view over the ramp leading towards the exhibition halls looking over the roof of the halls and the open recreational space facing the pond.
The roof structures of the exhibition halls are designed with punctures facing towards the north in order to capture the north light. These punctures are covered with yellow tinted glass to allow diffused golden light into the space.
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2. NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN MALAKPET
Residential | Collaboration | Academic
Semester VII | 2020
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DESIGN BRIEF : Malakpet officer’s colony was developed 60 years ago which demands for a redevelopement considering the present day urbanization and housing requirement. The project was given as an academic brief based on a government proposal for building a new neighborhood. The subject of this studio design is urban design of the neighborhood and architectural design of the residential buildings. Location : Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Existing Urban Blocks
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Proposed Super Block And South Avenue : Pedestrian Orientated Design
Proposed Architectural Building Code : Terraced Development
MASTER PLAN AND LAND USE MAP
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Existing Structures Open Space Amenities
Site Area : 32 Acres
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Site Context The site is facing a 15m wide avenue and is adjacent to a 15m wide Cul-de-sac. Considering the future development of the area beside this neighbourhood 3m has been left for future road expansion without a permanent structure towards the front side of the site. A temple is located beside the site which contributes to the noise pollution in the site. This has been considered while designing by creating a buffer space towards the temple. Conceptualization of the block Central courtyard
Opening up the block
Bays placement
Buffer zone
Service core
All the features of the design contribute towards increasing ventilation and use of natural sun light thereby reducing the use of electricity.
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Garden facing towards the green space
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+0.45 M
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Section A - A’
Section B - B’
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SITE SECTIONS
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The sections have bee taken through the block designed to understand the scale of the project and the relation of the block to the context of the site.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN Scale : 1 : 200
Plot Area : 3519 sq. m. +30.45 M
Legend 1. Commercial Space 2. Watchman’s Room 3. Mail Room 4. Electric Room 5. Generator Room
+27.45 M +24.45 M +21.45 M +18.45 M +15.45 M +12.45 M
SECTION A - A’ Section showing Central Courtyard and double height garden on 4th floor.
+9.45 M +6.45 M +3.45 M +0.45 M -3 M
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FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
ISOMETRIC EXPLODED VIEW OF FLOOR PLAN TYPOLOGIES
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF THE GARDEN UNIT AND A TYPICAL UNIT 24
View of the Driveway
View of the Courtyard
Staircase view
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3. KALYAANA MANDAPAM
Assembly | Vernacular - Contemporary | Academic
Semester VI | 2019
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DESIGN BRIEF TTD(Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam) has decided to build unique modern Kalyaana Mandapam in Shamshabad area with basic requirements of hall, dining hall, kitchen and a/c rooms to cater to various needs of weddings, betrothal, engagements, parties and any other religious discourses.
Location : Shamshabad, Telangana.
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VAASTU FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR DESIGN : • Plan-form should be rectangular or square • Mandap for marriage should be arranged in NorthEast. • Room of the owner should be at South-West • Entrance is ideal towards East or North. • Arrangement for food should be made towards North or North-West • Seating arrangement for guests should be at SouthWest. CONCEPTUALIZATION : Rectangular temple planform was consideredd for the base of the design. To make the structure feel a more open light wells are placed above the doors of main hall. Since this is a project proposed for Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanam(TTD) Kalyaana Mandapam, a few elements from the design of Tirumala temple have been considered and redesigned to fit into the context of this contemporary Kalyaana Mandapam proposal. Elements Of Design: • The Devastanam has 8 main dwaras(doors) through which the devotees pass through which has been implemented in this project in the form of the main entrance, 5 frames on the steps and two entrances to the block from either direction. • Abstract form of mandala flower is used as the basic decorative element throughout the design.
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SECTION ALONG N-S AXIS
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WEST ELEVATION
VIEW OF THE KALYAANA MANDAPAM DURING NIGHT
SEMI COVERED SPACE CAN BE USED FOR OPEN FUNCTIONS OR BUFFET
ENTRANCE TO THE KALYAANA MANDAPAM THROUGH 5 FRAMES( DWARA) 31
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4. UNE NOUVELLE AUBIERS Mixed typology | Academic | Exchange Program
Semester VII | 2019
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ABOUT THE PROJECT Our site is situated to the south of the Les Aubiers township. It was previously a greenfield site but over the years, has been contaminated by illicit activities by miscreants. The site is close to two Tram stations and also has a pedagogical farm in its surroundings. The Les Aubiers neighbourhood is quite isolated and there is a stigma surrounding it. This has affected the commercial activity in that area. The goal of the design is developing the adjacent site in a way that is beneficial to both les Aubiers and the site. Trees have been transplanted from the northern border of the railway yard to the South for a separation between the industrial buildings to the South and the residential blocks to the North. This also will ensure there isn’t a physical ‘border’ between the existing buildings and the new buildings. A new tram line is being proposed that will go along the southern edge of the site. The goal is to bring in an inflow of visitors to the site to boost commercial activity. There are two major axes for movement. One is the Tram-line and the other is the road purely for pedestrian access. This road and the tramline are flanked on either side by residential units with commercial spaces on the ground floor. This is to bring more footfall into the neighbourhood without compromising the privacy of the inhabitants. The housing units are aligned with the tramline axis and are designed to achieve the maximum possible density for that area. There is terrace farming proposed on the roofs of the residential buildings to promote kitchen gardening amongst the occupants. This is done to salvage as much green space as possible. The site also proposes a Rehabilitation centre as a means to help wayward youth in the neighbourhood. The site is planned while keeping Urban future needs in mind and aims to improve the social and economic quality of life in the neighbourhood.
Les Aubiers
Landscaping Tram line
Memorial
Rehabilitation center
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Central plaza
Housing
CONNECTIVITY
BUILT MASS
The site has a tram network and a vehicular road towards the southern edge. It has a pedestrian road that runs across the site towards Les Aubiers.
All buildings are designed along one axis and have sloped terrace gardens.
OPEN SPACES
AXIS
Preservation of open spaces has been given a priority in the master plan.
There are two major axes on the site. One vertical axis going towards Les Aubiers from the site. The other is horizontal and in the direction of the railway lines pointing towards Betasom marine base.
LANDSCAPING Maintaining the harmony with the design of the housing blocks, the landscaping is designed in a way that best showcases this relation by making them irregular and with gradual varying heights as shown. But to avoid making the space too random, the principles of Voronoi were used to attain the same effect of irregularity yet giving it a sense of form.
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HOUSING [LOGEMENT EN RANGÉE] The linear row of buildings designed vary gradually from the ground floor level to the highest order of G+7 with a steady increase in the heights from both the sides to the center almost in a wave like pattern with subtle ups and downs as shown. The terraces of these buildings are used for farming and agriculture taking inspiration from the nearby pedagogical farm as a way of integrating in the proposal the integrity of the old neighborhood.
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
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Vegetable farming Vegetable farming Horticulture Horticulture Recreation Recreation
Single flats Singlebedroom bedroom flats Double bedroom flats Double bedroom flats Studioapartment apartment Studio
Commercial outlets Commercial outlets Amenities Amenities
EL EVAT I ON
SECTION
SECTION CUTTING THROUGH HOUSING APARTMENTS
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REHABILITATION CENTRE The design very subtly tries to stimulate the healing process with its spaces. The structure consists of column-supported glass walls that are all encased within a shell-like structure. Shells represent a safe place, a space to retreat to when the world treats you harshly. The outer envelope has a round surface with soft edges and aims to create a welcoming environment. it works towards creating a safe space. the goal of using glass walls in the structure is to make the space liberating. It creates a sense of freedom and does not make the occupants feel trapped. The floor plan is open and encourages interaction between occupants.
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MEMORIAL The design of the memorial is aimed at expressing this loss and misfortune through architecture and built environment. The simplicity of the proposed design is to maintain the melancholy behind the history and the message the space is trying to convey. The intent behind designing a simple walled structure instead of an enclosed one was to create a space that brought more exposure to it instead of constricting it in an enclosed room, enabling everyone that visits the place to experience the bravery of the fallen and the sufferers. For the same reason, an underpass is designed to the front of the memorial as a gesture of invitation to encourage people into the space.
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5. BETWIXT
Corridor Design | Competition | ANDC
NASA 2018
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COMPETITION BRIEF The objective of this competition was to identify a space which is an important transitional zone connecting primary functional zones but not recognized or could be developed in a way that these spaces can be made active. The design programme intends to reinterpret any such in-between space that has been identified and can be developed.
Since image development is a two way process between observer and the observed, it is possible to strengthen the image either by symbolical devices, by retaining of the perceiver or by reshaping one’s surroundings. There are other basic properties in a beautiful environment : • Meaning or expressiveness • Sensuous delight • Rhythm • Stimulus • Choice Taking into consideration the above qualities, the design is done so as to making the maximum use of the space to improve the existing conditions in the betwixt space chosen. SITE LOCATION : Arts College Building, Osmania University The chosen site is a passageway connecting two other corridors which in turn helps to transit to other spaces like staff rooms and classrooms. A long passage with a width of 10 m between 2 semi circular spaces with staircases running along the wall of the semi circular spaces in a symmetrical manner make up most of the site considered. The symmetrical semi circular staircases being important elements of this heritage structure is considered an important part of the design.
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SITE CONTEXT : The spaces under and between the staircases on either sides of the pathway are to be considered and recreated according to the choice of the users consisting of mostly students and staff members. One of the semi circles is currently being used as an informal cafeteria space without any seating and the other side of the corridor is also a dead space. These spaces can be made an active and interactive space by providing seating as the campus has no informal seating area. This area is well lit naturally through windows along the semi circular staircase towers which is beneficial and the space can be used for working informally or reading. PROPOSAL : The design was to re-imagine unused corridor spaces in a university in a minimal way making the spaces more useful. The space below the stairway is changed into a seating of varying levels and bookshelves where students and staff can leave books that they own to share it with others. The seating provided is modular so that there is adequate and flexible seating arrangement available and when not in use, can be stored away keeping the corridor clear of obstructions. This space would encourage people to comfortably use the cafeteria as well provide an area for people to work and read.
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6. MISCELLANEOUS
Furniture Design | Art | Models
2016-2020
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VOIDS
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The main concept behind the design of each furniture is to make use of the empty spaces or voids created in them to create an ambient atmosphere. The shadows casted by the artificial lighting fixtures forms a pattern of its own on the walls making the room feel complete while being minimal. The placement of the artwork on the wall is along the vertical line of the cross casted by the cube lampshade design emphasising the art. Gestalt’s Law of closure is used in the design of the coffee table and the seating.
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THANK YOU
Santha Sreekari V. santha.sreekari@gmail.com +91 8008723333
